2003 Kia Spectra GS, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Window Glass: Installation

  1. Loosen three nut on glass guide.
    Fig 1: Loosening Glass Guide Nuts
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  2. Install window glass:
    1. Position glass carefully. Hold glass from both its inner and outer surfaces. While tilting it toward hinge side of door, place it on small bracket on power window regulator assembly.
      Fig 2: Installing Window Glass
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    2. Install two glass mounting bolts on power window regulator assembly loosely.
    3. Connect negative battery cable.
    4. Turn ignition "ON" and move glass up and down to ensure proper function.
    5. Make adjustments as necessary.
    6. Turn ignition "OFF".
    7. Disconnect negative battery cable.
    8. Tighten two glass mounting bolts on power window regulator assembly.

      Tighten two bolts to 17~26 lb-in (2~3 N.m, 20~30 kg-cm) 

      Fig 3: Tightening Mounting Bolts On Window Regulator
      G01080083Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Install glass run channel.
    Fig 4: Installing Glass Run Channel
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  4. Install plastic door screen.
    1. Fasten plastic door screen as originally installed.
    2. Pull out electrical harness connector from plastic moisture barrier.
    3. Pull out two control rods for inside door handle from plastic door screen.
      Fig 5: Installing Plastic Door Screen
      G01080085Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Install pull handle bracket with one mounting screw.
    Fig 6: Installing Pull Handle Bracket
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  6. Install door trim.
    Fig 7: Installing Door Trim
    G01080087Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
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  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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